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M527 GKV

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,912 mi
Last recorded50,912 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 GKV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,731 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,643 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,147 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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M527 GKV is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M527 GKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M527 GKV is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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